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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up Documents{Note: Blanks to be completed upon document execution} MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY This Memorandum of Understanding Agreement (the "Agreement"), made and entered into as of the day of , 2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, located at 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 10th Floor, Miami, Florida 33130 ("City"), and the OMNI Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency (OMNI CRA), whose principal address is 1401 North Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33136. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") and the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("OMNI CRA") wish to work together on the buildout and construction of the public right of way improvements to include existing sidewalks, replacing curbs, gutters, stormwater, drainage, and paving for the area located on the West side of North East Miami Place, between North East 14th Street and North East 15th street, Miami, Florida ("Project"), as more particularly described in "Exhibit A"; and WHEREAS, the Project includes key community infrastructure improvements that enhance pedestrian safety, improve stormwater management, and support neighborhood connectivity and economic vitality within the OMNI CRA Redevelopment District; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2025, the Board of Commissioners of the OMNI CRA adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-25-0079, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B," which authorized the allocation in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($130,000.00) ("Funds") to the City for costs associated with the Project; and WHEREAS, on the City adopted Resolution No. R-26 , attached and incorporated as Exhibit "C," which authorized the City Manager to execute this Agreement and to accept the Funds for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Funds from the OMNI CRA, will serve as the funding source for a portion of the Project, and shall be used solely for costs associated with the Project; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants and conditions herein set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. RECITALS AND INCORPORATIONS — The recitals above all statements contained therein are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as part of this Agreement. The following exhibits are attached hereto and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this agreement: EXHIBIT A: Project Description EXHIBIT B: CRA Resolution No. CRA-R-25- EXHIBIT C: City Resolution No. R-26- 2. ALLOCATION AND TERM — OMNI CRA hereby agrees to make the Funds available to the City, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($130,000.00) for costs associated with the Project. Payment of the Funds shall be made no later than thirty (30) days following execution of this Agreement. The City shall provide the OMNI CRA with copies of invoices and payments documenting the use of the Funds in relation to the Project. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate upon completion of the Project. Upon completion of the Project, the City shall return to the OMNI CRA any unused Funds no later than thirty (30) days after issuance of certificate of completion for the Project. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES —The City agrees to complete the Project, as specifically described, under and subject to the special terms and conditions, as set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto. 4. REPORTS — At the OMNI CRA's request, and no later than thirty (30) days thereafter, the City agrees to deliver a written quarterly report relating to the use of the Funds. 5. AUDIT RIGHTS — OMNI CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of the City's records pertaining to the Funds and to visit the Project, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities. The City agrees to cooperate with OMNI CRA in the performance of these activities. Such audits shall take place at a mutually agreeable date and time. 6. NOTICES — All notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and sent by certified mail or delivered by personal service to the addresses for each party as indicated below, or as the same may be changed from time to time. To City: With copies to: And: Art Noriega V, City Manager City of Miami 444 SW 2"d Avenue, 10th Floor Miami, FL 33130 Office of Public Works City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor Miami, FL 33130 And: George K. Wysong III, City Attorney City of Miami To OMNI CRA: 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 96 Floor Miami, FL 33130 Carlos Suarez, Executive Director OMNI CRA 1401 North Miami Ave., 2nd Floor Miami, FL 33136 7. SEVERABILITY — Should any provision contained in this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, that same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. 8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT — This Agreement and its Exhibits and attachments constitute the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto relating to the allocation of the Funds, and correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties. The parties agree that any oral representations or modifications not set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. 9. MODIFICATION — This Agreement shall only be modified by written agreement signed by the authorized representatives of all parties. 10. DEFAULT — If any Party fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then that Party shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder, the non -defaulting Parties, in addition to all remedies available by law, may immediately, upon written notice to the defaulting Party, terminate this Agreement. 11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION APPLICABLE LAW —The Parties shall resolve any disputes, controversies or claims between them arising out of this Agreement in accordance with the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act", Chapter 164, Florida Statues, as amended. 12. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE —This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The parties, in their performance of this Agreement will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations. Any action or proceeding in respect of any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement, where in tort or contract or at law or in equity, shall be filed in the state or federal court of Miami -Dade County, Florida. The parties agree that each party shall be responsible for its own attorneys' fees, court costs and any other related fees and costs. 13. PUBLIC RECORDS — The parties acknowledge that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to this Agreement and any related documents subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and the Parties agree to allow access by each other and by the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law. 14. JOINT PREPARATION —The Parties acknowledge that they have sought and received whatever competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and complete understanding of all rights and obligations herein and that the preparation of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to expresses their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one or more of the Parties and not the others. 15. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES —This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile, .pdf and other electronic signatures to this Agreement shall have the same effect as original signatures. {{THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK}} IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized this the day and year above written. (SEAL) ATTEST: CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida By: By: Todd Hannon, City Clerk Art Noriega V, City Manager APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: CORRECTNESS: By: By: George K Wysong III, City Attorney David Ruiz, Interim Director Risk Management Department ATTEST: OMNI CRA, By: By: Todd Hannon, Clerk of the Board Carlos I Suarez, Executive Director APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNESS: By: (Insert Name Here), Outside Counsel EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C